The de Broglie wavelength ( ) associated with a photoelectron varies with the frequency (v) of the incident radiation as, [ is threshold frequency]:
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
The de Broglie wavelength is . The photoelectron's kinetic energy comes from Einstein's equation, , so . Hence , which means .
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